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Event:
EMP Grappling 10
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura (ranked 11879 p4p, 594 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 11910 p4p, 595 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Kimura stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Kimura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kimura prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura controlling the action here.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (3) vs (2) Gracie
Kimura working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
Fright Night Final 4
Date: Oct 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 12243 p4p, 238 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 2538 p4p, 106 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jitsu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands on Jitsu's head, controlling the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jitsu controls the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jitsu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jitsu being controlled here momentarily.
Jitsu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jitsu is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Jitsu
Jitsu reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jitsu rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (0) Jitsu
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Jitsu tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Jitsu right now.
What can Jitsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jitsu just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Jitsu from escaping the position.
Gracie controls the action.
Jitsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Jitsu rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not going to allow Jitsu to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie controls the position.
Jitsu tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie gets his hands free as Jitsu looks to control.
Jitsu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
What can Jitsu do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jitsu is in bad spot here.
Jitsu trying to control but not successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Jitsu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full mount! Jitsu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (15) vs (2) Jitsu
Jitsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is hanging on to Jitsu's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Jitsu keeps trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie is hanging on to Jitsu's back as he tries to escape.
Jitsu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to break free.
Jitsu trying to control but not successfully.
Jitsu is really stuck here.
Gracie controls the action.
Jitsu wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie not allowing Jitsu to control his hands.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie not allowing Jitsu to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Jitsu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Jitsu.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jitsu for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie avoiding Jitsu 's attempts to control his hands.
Jitsu tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Jitsu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is trying to stick to Jitsu's back but Jitsu is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jitsu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (15) vs (4) Jitsu
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Jitsu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie pulls Jitsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Jitsu from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is controlling Jitsu's posture.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitsu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
Halloween Havoc Elite 8
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 12176 p4p, 217 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 4168 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamland tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamland wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie pulls Tamland into guard.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tamland controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tamland from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Tamland has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tamland content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamland's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Tamland is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
Tamland is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Tamland might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamland in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tamland keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tamland is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Tamland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Tamland from advancing position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tamland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeping hold of Tamland's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Tamland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Tamland
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tamland controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Tamland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Tamland's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie won't allow Tamland to pass to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tamland keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Tamland from advancing to side control.
Tamland trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Tamland stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie has Tamland pulled in close to control his posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tamland tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Tamland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Brick Tamland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HBCC Sweet 16
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski (ranked 3981 p4p, 160 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12167 p4p, 242 weight class). Richard Kuklinski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Kuklinski.
Kuklinski decides to pull guard.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuklinski trying to control the position.
Kuklinski wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuklinski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (3) Gracie
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Gracie working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kuklinski wants to control but Gracie postures up.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Kuklinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuklinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuklinski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuklinski trying to control but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuklinski is trying to control but can't.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Kuklinski manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Kuklinski controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuklinski is retaining full guard.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuklinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuklinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuklinski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gracie is now in half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Kuklinski looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie prevents Kuklinski from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie avoids the attempt from Kuklinski to control.
Gracie prevents Kuklinski from getting the reversal.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kuklinski is holding on tight.
Kuklinski tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Kuklinski wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuklinski stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kuklinski is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuklinski is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Kuklinski tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kuklinski to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (0) vs (9) Gracie
Kuklinski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kuklinski tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuklinski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kuklinski is defending well.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Kuklinski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (0) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes Kuklinski's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kuklinski is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Kuklinski (0) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kuklinski.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuklinski wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 15 to 0. |
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Event:
HBCC 1
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 979 p4p, 39 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12275 p4p, 261 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie pushes Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie pulls Pavlov into guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Gracie stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (5) Gracie
Pavlov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pavlov tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Gracie prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pavlov can't escape the position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavlov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Pavlov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (14) Gracie
Pavlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes a little break here. Pavlov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The adventures of Gracie the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dom Danky (ranked 3551 p4p, 349 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12818 p4p, 618 weight class). Dom Danky is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Dom Danky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (0) vs (2) Gracie
Danky is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Danky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (4) vs (2) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Danky has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Danky is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Danky is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Danky avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Danky working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Danky is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Danky is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Danky working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Danky breaks the grip.
Danky looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Danky will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie tries to break free.
Danky controls the action.
Danky trying to control momentarily.
Gracie breaks Danky's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie won't allow Danky to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Danky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Danky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie won't allow Danky to sweep him here.
Gracie stays in close to Danky's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Danky is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Danky looking to control.
Danky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Danky wants to sweep but no luck.
Danky is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Danky wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (4) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie controls the position.
Danky is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Danky is looking to reverse the position.
Danky is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying tight to Danky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Danky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Danky seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Danky is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Danky seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Danky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danky is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Danky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Danky is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Danky is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Danky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Danky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danky (8) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie is in a bad position with Danky working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danky (8) vs (9) Gracie
Danky working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Danky wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Danky actively working from the bottom here.
Danky looking for submissions off his back.
Danky is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danky (8) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Danky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Danky wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danky is looking to escape.
Danky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danky working to try and regain half guard.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie controlling from mount.
Danky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Danky tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Danky to control.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Danky is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Danky is holding on tight.
Danky wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 4739 p4p, 472 weight class) and Brock Gracie (ranked 12806 p4p, 679 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie clinches up against the ropes.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gracie after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn Alliance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (0) Gracie
Steel Penn Alliance is breathing heavily.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn Alliance is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Steel Penn Alliance keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn Alliance pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn Alliance.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn Alliance is retaining full guard.
Gracie won't allow Steel Penn Alliance to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie stays in close to Steel Penn Alliance's body and controls the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn Alliance is retaining full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn Alliance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie stays in close to Steel Penn Alliance's body and controls the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn Alliance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn Alliance there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Steel Penn Alliance is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn Alliance (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn Alliance tries to buck him off.
Gracie trying to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to break free.
Gracie is trying to stick to Steel Penn Alliance's back but Steel Penn Alliance is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn Alliance. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn Alliance (4) vs (8) Gracie
Steel Penn Alliance stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn Alliance (7) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
EMPIRE Tap Out
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 13457 p4p, 750 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 4324 p4p, 463 weight class). Lapis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once Solemn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie forces Lapis back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Lapis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lapis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lapis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lapis manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lapis is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lapis is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lapis avoid being mounted?
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis keeps trying to improve his position.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lapis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lapis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lapis wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lapis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lapis is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Lapis
Lapis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Lapis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.
Lapis is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Lapis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Lapis
Lapis tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Lapis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Lapis trying to control the position.
Lapis wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lapis pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Lapis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lapis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (4) Lapis
Gracie controls the position from side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lapis tries to improve position but can't.
Lapis manages to get back to half guard.
Lapis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a breather. Lapis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie prevents Lapis from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lapis for as long as he can get away with.
Lapis actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
Lapis wants to get back to full guard.
Lapis wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lapis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Lapis tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 14024 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 3887 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tamland shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tamland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tamland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Tamland
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tamland has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Tamland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamland is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamland wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tamland keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tamland trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Tamland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Tamland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Tamland
Tamland struggling a bit here.
Tamland tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tamland tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tamland is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Tamland is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamland sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Tamland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tamland is having none of it.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Tamland is looking to improve his position.
Tamland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Tamland
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tamland prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Tamland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tamland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Tamland
Gracie wants to sweep here but Tamland controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamland uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Tamland
Tamland tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Tamland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (8) vs (9) Tamland
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Tamland prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Tamland looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamland wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Tamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to control but Tamland is having none of it.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Tamland's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tamland wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamland is working away from the top position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (12) Tamland
Tamland working away.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tamland manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (15) Tamland
Tamland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Tamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tamland prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tamland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Tamland is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Tamland prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamland controlling the action here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamland wins on points by 15 to 8.
Brick Tamland thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 14197 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Dickweed (ranked 3010 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Professor Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickweed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dickweed pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickweed is aware though and is defending well.
Dickweed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dickweed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Dickweed
Dickweed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Dickweed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickweed is keeping the position for now.
Dickweed pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Dickweed is continuing to stall.
Gracie trying to control but Dickweed is working from the bottom.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie stands and throws Dickweed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Dickweed
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dickweed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed struggling a bit here.
Dickweed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Dickweed
Dickweed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickweed is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickweed to get the leverage.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Dickweed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dickweed passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Dickweed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickweed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dickweed stalling.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dickweed doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Dickweed escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brock Gracie! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie (ranked 14214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Marakatti (ranked 3813 p4p, 0 weight class). Marakatti has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marakatti tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Marakatti wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marakatti uses from the top position.
Marakatti trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working for a triangle but Marakatti defends it easily.
Marakatti looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Marakatti
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marakatti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Marakatti is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Marakatti is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marakatti avoid being mounted?
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marakatti for as long as he can get away with.
Marakatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti manages to get to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Marakatti is keeping the position.
Marakatti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands and throws Marakatti's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Marakatti
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Marakatti is defending well.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marakatti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Marakatti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marakatti being controlled for a moment.
Marakatti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marakatti is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti is working from the bottom.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Marakatti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marakatti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marakatti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie working away.
Marakatti is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Marakatti wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Marakatti is trying to improve his position.
Gracie slows the pace down.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marakatti, who protects the arm well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little break here. Marakatti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marakatti keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Marakatti is defending well.
Marakatti wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Marakatti
Gracie trying to control the action but Marakatti just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Marakatti keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Marakatti, who is looking to sink in the choke. Marakatti doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Marakatti
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marakatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Marakatti's legs - danger averted.
Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Marakatti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marakatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie pushing down on Marakatti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Marakatti is working away.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marakatti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Marakatti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marakatti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie stalling.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Brock Gracie. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Kimura trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kimura tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Gracie is pressing down on Kimura's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kimura is holding on for now.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (0) vs (3) Gracie
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kimura (0) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kimura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kimura for a finish.
Kimura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Kimura defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kimura has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Kimura manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (6) Gracie
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (2) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Kimura! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie and Gary Tonon. Tonon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What About Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Tonon
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Tonon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at *****POLAR*****. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tonon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling Tonon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Tonon stalling.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Tonon
Tonon controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Tonon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tonon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Tonon
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at FIERCE that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tonon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Tonon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (8) Tonon
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tonon holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Tonon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Tonon
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Tonon is stalling in the full guard.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonon pulls his head out easily.
Tonon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (13) Tonon
Tonon takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (16) Tonon
Tonon controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Tonon looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie tries to escape but Tonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Tonon to control.
Tonon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Tonon breaks the grip.
Tonon doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (16) Tonon
Gracie passes Tonon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tonon moves into full guard.
Tonon pulls Gracie in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stays in close to Tonon's body and controls the position.
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard.
Tonon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tonon working a defensive guard here.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Tonon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tonon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tonon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (16) Tonon
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Tonon is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tonon struggling a bit here.
Gracie controls the position.
Tonon gets back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tonon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Tonon won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonon wins on points by 16 to 7.
A victorious Gary Tonon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hatsu Matsu and Brock Gracie. Chooooooooon! I think Matsu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Hatsu Matsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Matsu lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matsu (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Matsu is proving a slippery customer.
Matsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsu passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsu passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (5) vs (0) Gracie
Matsu controls the position from side control.
Gracie tries to buck Matsu off but Matsu is having none of it.
The referee asks Matsu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Matsu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Matsu sits in half guard.
Gracie won't allow Matsu to pass to mount.
Matsu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsu is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Matsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to control Matsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Matsu is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Matsu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Matsu postures up.
Matsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Matsu prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Matsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is staying active underneath Matsu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Matsu seems content to control.
Matsu is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsu content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets full guard.
Matsu passes into half guard.
Matsu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Matsu is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Matsu looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matsu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie holds on for dear life, controlling Matsu's posture momentarily.
Matsu avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Matsu wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Matsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matsu trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsu continues to stall.
Gracie is trying to keep Matsu in close.
Matsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsu has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Matsu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Matsu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Matsu passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Matsu (11) vs (0) Gracie
Matsu wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Matsu controls from the top position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Matsu trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Matsu off but Matsu is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsu takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Hatsu Matsu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorge Junior and Brock Gracie. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jorge Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Brock Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Junior manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Junior wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Junior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Junior is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Gracie
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Junior looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Junior content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling his opponent.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (8) vs (0) Gracie
Junior controlling from mount.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Junior is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Junior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (11) vs (0) Gracie
Junior tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior controlling the action here.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (14) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie won't allow Junior to pass to mount.
Junior is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (14) vs (4) Gracie
Junior tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Junior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Junior sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Junior defends it.
Junior might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie prevents Junior from improving his position.
Junior is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (14) vs (7) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Junior is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Junior (14) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie tightening his grip on Junior, looking for the choke.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Junior breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (16) vs (10) Gracie
Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Junior defends it easily.
Junior pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junior content to control rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control here.
Junior prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Junior content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Junior controlling the action here.
Junior is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Junior pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Junior seems content to control.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Junior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Junior is now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Junior's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (19) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Junior controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Junior works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (22) vs (10) Gracie
Junior trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior takes the fight on points by 22 to 10.
An out of breath Jorge Junior thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
LEGACY! 76
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lima is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Lima has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Ricardo Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Ricardo Lima!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie and Lee Trevino. Trevino has chosen Rowdy Rebel feat. Bobby Shmurda and Too $hort - She All About The Shmoney as his entrance music. Lee Trevino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lee Trevino!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trevino is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Trevino from controlling successfully.
Trevino controlling from the top position.
Trevino wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Trevino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trevino defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trevino trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Trevino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trevino wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Trevino
Gracie trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Trevino is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trevino is looking to improve his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Trevino defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Trevino is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trevino can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trevino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trevino is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Trevino is defending well.
Trevino trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trevino manages to get to full guard.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Trevino is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trevino is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trevino controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevino is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Trevino has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trevino looking for a sweep. Not yet Trevino, not yet.
Trevino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Trevino is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Trevino is working away.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trevino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Trevino is looking to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control but Trevino is keeping him busy.
Trevino gets back to full guard.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trevino controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trevino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trevino trying to control the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Trevino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trevino manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Trevino's guard.
Gracie stays in close to Trevino's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevino is retaining full guard.
Trevino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trevino keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Trevino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Trevino
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Trevino postures up.
Trevino stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trevino manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Trevino
Trevino is adopting a defensive guard.
Trevino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Trevino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Trevino
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Trevino passes easily into half guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Trevino.
Trevino is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Trevino has control of the leg.
Trevino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Trevino wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Trevino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trevino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie has Trevino pulled in close to control his posture.
Trevino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trevino trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trevino is one step ahead there.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trevino controls the pace.
Trevino preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Trevino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is in trouble now - Trevino has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Trevino
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevino wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Lee Trevino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brock Gracie and Turd Anderson. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Brock Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson wants the takedown. Gracie is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gracie's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Anderson
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is controlling Anderson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Anderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anderson looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to keep Anderson in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Anderson
Gracie wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anderson is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Anderson
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Anderson passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 7 to 5.
Turd Anderson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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